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Published: Monday, March 31, 2014 at 11:13 p.m.

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Park Day 2014 volunteers needed to help beautify Fort Fisher Historic Site

KURE BEACH | As part of Park Day 2014, individual and group volunteers are needed Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 to 1 p.m. to help beautify and preserve Fort Fisher State Historic Site, the largest earthen fortification in the Confederacy, which once protected the port of Wilmington and the vital blockade running trade on the Cape Fear River.

Now in its 18th year, Park Day is an annual hands-on preservation event created by the Civil War Trust to assist with the maintenance of America’s Civil War sites. Volunteers aged 10 and up of all ability levels are encouraged to participate.

Many activities are appropriate for groups such as Scout troops, service clubs and church youth groups. All volunteers are asked to register in advance by calling (910) 458-5538 or emailing john.moseley@ncdcr.gov.

Volunteers will be treated to lunch provided by the Friends of Fort Fisher (the nonprofit group that supports the site and makes all programming possible) along with its sustaining members – Troy and Lori Barbour, Mike McCarley, Ernest Kniffen, Tammy and Jack Moore, Brian and Deedra Nunnally and Jim and Catherine Taylor.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. South, is part of the Division of State Historic Sites in the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.

Poker Run benefits school for autistic

WILMINGTON | The 2014 Oasis School holds a fundraising Poker Run 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, beginning at Slainte, 9 Front St. Registration is 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Proceeds from the motorcycle event benefit the school, which serves autistic children.

Covering 120 miles and three counties, motorcycle poker run participants visit five checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one.

Points include locations in Wilmington, Southport and at Johnson’s Corner.

The entry fee is $20, which includes a scorecard to play, T-shirt and lunch. A raffle and auction are part of the event.

For more information, visit www.oasisnc.org.

Foundation accepting grant applications

The New Hanover County Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2014 grant cycle, with the deadline of April 29.

Proposals are sought from county nonprofit organizations, in support of charitable purposes in arts and humanities, education, the environment, health and human services, public and societal benefit, and youth development. Funds are also available for programs that promote improved race relations in New Hanover County.

The 2014 application is available at www.nccommunityfoundation.org.

Global Youth Service Day April 26

WILMINGTON | Cape Fear Volunteer Center joins with 10 partner agencies in hosting events for Global Youth Service Day noon-6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Hugh MacRae Park. The event celebrates and mobilizes millions of young people around the world who improve their communities through service every day.

Festivities include a poster contest, Earth Day celebrations, Snapyetti photo competitions and more.

For more information, visit www.gysd.org and www.capefearvolunteercenter.org.

<p class="bold allcaps">Park Day 2014 volunteers needed to help beautify Fort Fisher Historic Site</p>
<p>KURE BEACH | As part of Park Day 2014, individual and group volunteers are needed Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 to 1 p.m. to help beautify and preserve Fort Fisher State Historic Site, the largest earthen fortification in the Confederacy, which once protected the port of Wilmington and the vital blockade running trade on the <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/topic91"><b>Cape Fear River</b></a>. </p><p>Now in its 18th year, Park Day is an annual hands-on preservation event created by the <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/TOPIC9951"><b>Civil War</b></a> Trust to assist with the maintenance of America's Civil War sites. Volunteers aged 10 and up of all ability levels are encouraged to participate.</p><p>Many activities are appropriate for groups such as Scout troops, service clubs and church youth groups. All volunteers are asked to register in advance by calling (910) 458-5538 or emailing john.moseley@ncdcr.gov. </p><p>Volunteers will be treated to lunch provided by the Friends of Fort Fisher (the nonprofit group that supports the site and makes all programming possible) along with its sustaining members – Troy and Lori Barbour, Mike McCarley, Ernest Kniffen, Tammy and Jack Moore, Brian and Deedra Nunnally and Jim and Catherine Taylor. </p><p>Fort Fisher State Historic Site, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. South, is part of the Division of State Historic Sites in the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.</p><h3>Poker Run benefits school for autistic</h3>
<p>WILMINGTON | The 2014 Oasis School holds a fundraising Poker Run 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, beginning at Slainte, 9 Front St. Registration is 8:30-9:45 a.m. </p><p>Proceeds from the motorcycle event benefit the school, which serves autistic children. </p><p>Covering 120 miles and three counties, motorcycle poker run participants visit five checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. </p><p>Points include locations in Wilmington, Southport and at Johnson's Corner. </p><p>The entry fee is $20, which includes a scorecard to play, T-shirt and lunch. A raffle and auction are part of the event. </p><p>For more information, visit www.oasisnc.org.</p><h3>Foundation accepting grant applications</h3>
<p>The New Hanover County Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2014 grant cycle, with the deadline of April 29.</p><p>Proposals are sought from county nonprofit organizations, in support of charitable purposes in arts and humanities, education, the environment, health and human services, public and societal benefit, and youth development. Funds are also available for programs that promote improved race relations in New Hanover County. </p><p>The 2014 application is available at www.nccommunityfoundation.org.</p><h3>Global Youth Service Day April 26</h3>
<p>WILMINGTON | Cape Fear Volunteer Center joins with 10 partner agencies in hosting events for Global Youth Service Day noon-6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Hugh MacRae Park. The event celebrates and mobilizes millions of young people around the world who improve their communities through service every day.</p><p>Festivities include a poster contest, Earth Day celebrations, Snapyetti photo competitions and more.</p><p>For more information, visit www.gysd.org and www.capefearvolunteercenter.org.</p><h3>Barbecue benefits Wounded Warriors</h3>
<p>WILMINGTON | Mission BBQ holds a charity night 5-9 p.m., Friday, April 4, at 351 S. College Road.</p><p>Door prizes, raffles, and giveaways are part of the evening's events. All proceeds from the event benefit The Wounded Warrior Project. </p><p>For more information, call 910-338-2858.</p><p>To include your organization's news item, email New.Hanover@StarNewsOnline.com. They must be received two weeks before an event date.</p>